Alicia Luick began her career in education as a grade 3-8 teacher and then as a district-wide literacy coach in New Jersey. As a staff developer and literacy consultant, she has honed her passion for education and teaching, focusing on improving educational practices and methodologies one classroom at a time. She is committed to supporting instructional coaches, administrators, and teachers as they navigate and implement best practices in literacy instruction. Alicia has dual masters degrees (in Curriculum and Teaching and Administration) from Fordham University. She has led advanced sections at institutes and presented at national educational conferences. She is also a co-author of books within the Units of Study series. When Alicia is not partnering with schools, presenting or writing, she enjoys performing at festivals worldwide as a classical choral singer.